As a Workforce Development Coordinator, Michele McAvoy is dedicated to building the CHI St. Joseph Health community. As each new member of our team walks in the door she ensures that they feel welcomed and valued by continually sharing the values of our community to all new employees. Michele’s Compassionate nature to go above and…
For board-certified Family Medicine physician, Dr. C. H. Prihoda, each patient he encounters is considered family. Every step of the way, Dr. Prihoda is fully invested in the community’s health. By bringing a warm smile and kind manner, he shows service to his patients through empathy, mindfulness, and compassion. Dr. Prihoda provides unparalleled patient support…
Hannah Strange became a Patient Care Technician to pursue her strong passion for helping others. She joined the CHI St. Joseph Health family for the opportunity to work in an environment where she can care for members of her community and be a positive influence during each patient’s recovery. Hannah always welcomes and greets anyone…
Coming from a family devoted to public service, Marci Miller knew from an early age that she wanted to be in the medical profession. She was told in nursing school to learn something new each day in the profession to be successful, and she applies that advice in her daily routine. Assisting with new projects…
As she goes through her everyday routine, Angie Sauceda enjoys interacting with many different people, always taking the time to help those in need. From answering calls to paging emergency codes to making special announcements over the PA system, she takes on anything and everything that comes her way with Confidence. Outside of work, you…
John Mason, MD, FACS, is a board-certified surgeon and Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. As the only surgeon in the Brazos Valley who specializes in the ReShape Integrated Dual Balloon procedure, he provides unparalleled patient support through his Innovative methods and tools. Named one of Texas Monthly’s Super Doctors for…
Melanie Pulos RN Melanie is always making the most of every day, excited to learn and help others. Q: Melanie, what do your daily activities include? A: My daily activities include waking up at 5am whether I’m working or not because I honestly wake up planning my day, and I want to be able to fit as much…
Dr. Karpac is always showing concern and compassion for the wellbeing of all patients, even to those no longer under her care. “Dr. Karpac is the most caring and thoughtful physician that I have ever encountered. She has taken great care of my mother (and of me). She calls to check on my mom…
Carolyn is always making her patients feel like they are cared about and that they are not alone. “Carolyn is a fairly new associate at CHI St. Joseph Health. Carolyn is extremely professional in her dress and work attitude. Carolyn says she loves working here because she loves her patients and making them feel…
Vanessa is always working with her team to achieve their goals. Q: What do your daily activities include? A: Registering patients in the Emergency department is my main activity. I try to help our nurses in the ER with whatever I can. Completing my patient access tasks in Rev Cycle and helping my team…
